Mildred Warthen- Walter I think you might be missing a huge piece of the puzzle.

Sounds like you care how you handle yourself in business and I can say that integrity and being upfront are a big part of the puzzle.

This is also a difficult piece of the puzzle, because most of these REO agents (listing) are so busy that they don't truly take the time to represent you, the buyer, in the BEST way they can.  

But if the initial delinquency was 4-5 years ago, to me that 4-5 years they ignored it and shows a greater chance they've abandoned the property.It's really all like a big puzzle to me, putting all the pieces together and finding the clues...lol.

They are the most important piece of the investing puzzle.

For me, my professional job has learn how to quickly get up to speed on new ventures and fit the puzzle pieces together.

.- Solve three puzzles (Jumble, Suduku, Crossword) per day.- Read two wholesaling/ Tax deed articles per day

I am somewhat puzzled or there seems to be lack of information on how savvy investors grow their business from one income producing property in a short time.

Ok Bigger Pockets, Got a Doozy of puzzle for y'all.  

I've started my investing career focussing on houses, but recently came across a condo whose numbers look good (in terms of expenses vs. potential rental income).One piece of the puzzle that I'm not really sure about though: I know that financial health of a HOA is an important element to consider, but I also don't know what "healthy" really means.